The Pittsburgh Steelers may open the season with Dylan Cook at right tackle rather than first-round pick Max Iheanachor.
Mark Kaboly of the Pat McAfee Show said Cook is positioned to hold the starting role for the early weeks. Pittsburgh’s initial offensive line in OTAs listed Cook at right tackle, his preferred position after he filled in at left tackle late last season.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers chose offensive tackle Max Iheanachor with the 21st pick in the first round of the 2026 NFL Draft. The Nigeria native started playing football just five years ago at East Los Angeles College after nearly quitting the sport. Coach Bobby Godinez convinced him to stay and developed him into a first-round prospect.
Pittsburgh Steelers beat writer Ray Fittipaldo said he would be shocked if first-round offensive tackle Max Iheanachor starts at the beginning of the 2026 season. Dylan Cook is the favorite to open opposite Troy Fautanu.
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The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted offensive tackle Max Iheanachor in the first round but plan no immediate push into the starting lineup. Former Steelers lineman Trai Essex believes the rookie has strong potential if he masters the mental side of the game.
Yahoo Sports analyst Nate Tice highlighted the Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line as one of the NFL's most underrated units during his Football 301 podcast on Tuesday.
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Pittsburgh Steelers offensive line coach James Campen addressed the challenges of asking players to switch sides on the line. The comments come as the team experiments with several rookies and veterans in new roles during spring practices.
Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Nick Herbig said rookie offensive tackle Max Iheanachor has handled his initial transition to the NFL well during organized team activities and minicamp.
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Pittsburgh Steelers running back Jaylen Warren is expected to receive more playing time than newcomer Rico Dowdle at the start of the season, according to beat writer Ray Fittipaldo.